iQoo 9 Pro
Announced January 5, 2022
PixelMeter The PixelMeter is our 1–100 aggregate of reviewer scores from trusted publications and creators. Weighted by source tier — not a raw average, and not PetaPixel’s own review.
Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The iQoo 9 Pro is a powerhouse flagship that excels in gaming performance, fast charging, and display quality. That said, the device lacks official IP-rated water resistance and suffers from inconsistent software and camera processing issues.
Weighted from 22 reviewer scores
Pros
- High-performance processor and gaming capabilities
- Large, fast ultrasonic fingerprint reader
- Fast 120W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Bright, sharp, and responsive AMOLED display
- Effective gimbal stabilization for video
Cons
- Inconsistent camera processing and zoom performance
- Lacks an official IP rating for water and dust resistance
- Software bloatware and unrefined user experience
- Tendency to overheat during intensive tasks
- Bulky and heavy physical design
- Launch price $904 (USD)
- Main camera 50MP f/1.8 + 50MP Ultrawide + 16MP 2.5x Telephoto
- Video 8K 60p
- Display 6.78-inch AMOLED 120Hz
- Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 8GB, 12GB
What the Reviewers Say
All 22 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 5.5/10
It's a competent shooter but doesn't do enough to stand out from a crowded segment.
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[T]he iQOO 9 Pro is an underrated gem that has a lot to offer.
- Android Police 8.5/10
[...] I like the iQOO 9 Pro more the more I use it. I'm really only miffed that its screen doesn't have the best viewing angles, a problem only amplified on a curved display like this.
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All in all, the iQoo 9 Pro has more than enough to be a competitive flagship and if you can find it available it's worth recommending.
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If you want a high-end Android smartphone that is unique from what you can get from Google, Samsung, and Xiaomi, then yes, get the iQOO 9 Pro. If you are looking for an elegant looking gaming smartphone, then also the iQOO 9 Pro is an easy choice.
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The iQOO 9 Pro is brilliant smartphone with top-of-the-line features across the board, attractive design, and adequate pricing for the flagship class.
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With noticeable increases in performance and pricing, the iQoo 9 Pro is a solid contender in the premium segment.
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[I]t’s easy to recommend the iQoo 9 Pro as there’s little direct competition at the moment.
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On paper and when it comes to raw performance, the iQOO 9 Pro BMW M Motorsport Edition is definitely an impressive phone.
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So if you don't care about zoom lens, this phone has all the components that can compete with the absolute best in the industry right now, like the the new OPPO Find X5 Pro or the Galaxy S22 Plus devices.
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There is a lot to love about the Vivo iQoo 9 Pro Legend, with a flagship chip, decent gaming performance, enviable rear camera, bold design and one of the fastest charging speeds seen on the market right now.
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The phone's gaming performance really stood out from the 8 Gen 1 crowd; however, by far the software doesn't really offer delightful experience for daily use and photography.
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After spending almost two weeks with the iQOO 9 Pro, I think it deserves the tag “Legendary” more than anything else. But there’s an exception too.
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[T]he vivo iQOO 9 Pro, and I gotta say, even though it's bloody massive which is normally not a good thing for me with my stumpy little fingers and such forth, I absolutely adored using this thing.
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Charging wattage has remained the same at 50W wireless and 120W wired, but it only managed to reach a peak of 100 watts in my wired charging test, which yielded a slightly longer charging time than its predecessor [...]
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iQOO 9 Pro catches your attention with charming looks and wins your heart with its blazing fast phone and gimble camera system. The 80W fast charging is charry on the top.
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It is not often that you come across a phone that ticks almost every box that you can think of. The iQOO 9 Pro is one of those rare devices.
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The iQOO feels a bit more mainstream.
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If you are looking for a flagship camera experience, then the iQOO 9 Pro ticks all the right boxes for a great camera smartphone.
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If you are looking for a good Android camera phone with a competent display and long battery life in the premium segment, a phone that also looks different from the rest (speaking of the Legend variant), the IQoo 9 Pro can work for you.
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It's a good phone for gaming enthusiasts and photography lovers/bloggers that shoot and edit videos on their smartphones.
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iQOO 9 Pro is a powerhouse when it comes to performance, and it's easily the best phone you can get your hands on if you're looking for a phone for gaming.
